Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima two hours behind Santiago.
Each week, there are 133 Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, pick the 04:15 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:00 with Sky Airline.
Your SCL to LIM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, so getting to Lima (and then seeing more parts of Peru!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Sky Airline on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SCL to LIM flights, with 76.98% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SCL and LIM include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Carrasco International Airport
Trujillo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Currently, R 1,370 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,626. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to LIM, reserve your journey eight months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SCL to LIM.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Book a hotel near LIM if you're taking a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Lima and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lima in April.
When booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to LIM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Trujillo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without a visit to Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.
